He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, RZA was also a founding member of the rap group Gravediggaz where he used the name The Rzarector.
He has made cameos in several movies including Coffee and Cigarettes, American Gangster, Gospel Hill, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Ghost Dog, Funny People, Repo Men. About.com named him 3rd on their list of best hip hop producers of all time
Born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, RZA spent time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a child, where his father had a convenience store in the Hill District.[1] A young RZA also spent many years living in North Carolina with his uncle. RZA began his hip hop career in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a member of the trio Force of the Imperial Master (which subsequently became known as the All in Together Now Crew after they had a successful underground single of that name). The group consisted of future Wu-Tang members and his cousins GZA (then known as the Genius) and Ol' Dirty Bastard (then known as Ason Unique, the Specialist, and the Professor).
Once this local band dissolved, both he and the GZA attempted to kick start solo careers. With the help of GZA's friend (then owner of Jamaica Records) they both secured single deals with album options at successful labels, GZA going to Cold Chillin and RZA to Tommy Boy. GZA ultimately released the Words from the Genius album, but RZA's stint at Tommy Boy ended with only the 1991 EP Ooh I Love You Rakeem to show for it when he went to jail soon after its release. GZA's album flopped, and the two cousins became determined to conquer the hip hop industry on their own terms. Throughout most of his youth he enjoyed watching various kung-fu movies and purchasing countless albums which he would later sample in most of his music
Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance
RZA Lyrics
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Ain't what you want baby
It's what you need baby
Ain't what you want baby
It's what you neeeeeeeed
[Verse One: RZA]
Yo diamond crystal rings sharp like icicles
Insulated thermal while others drain they co four butt solos
Photographic photo type static great motivated soldier
Or Wu say boulder head flower
You can detect the true and living God from the scorer
Keep your sword straight, maintain your weight
But he ate too much monosodiumglutumate, and polysorbate
And drug rate concentrate, with sodium benzoate
By the chicken thighs and tryglycerides
And this b**** advertised her breast size
Eighty-five didn't realize, til the truth opened up his eyes
Then he became highly civilized
And spent time amongst the wise, went through a garment renaissance
And stopped wearing Benetton
Tommy Hill, Perry Ellis, Nautica, or Liz Claiborne
Ocean Pacific, Fila, Bill Bla** and leave fitted
Quit the Armani sweaters with the Gucci wool knitted
Now all he buys, Kani's, Cross Colours, Shabazz Brothers
Mecca, Pelly Pell, 88, North Q, Bear and a few others
For the new year, strictly Wu-Wear
[Chorus: Method Man]
Ain't what you want baby
It's what you need baby
Ain't what you waaaaaant
[Verse Two: Cappadonna]
Pele egg-head the top dresser
One man catalog the London Fog casual hog
Biere denim with the Cash Wu Nike and Kangol king
Everyday, DLO jacket he gripped with the drawstring
Fila supply big daddy started haveta brown skin derby
Master Tommy Hil Advil
Double button Woolridge, red dickie turtleneck
Mockneck, eighteen carat holdin my twenty-two shine
In this like Macy's or Bloomingdale's
The Century 21 son, the new portfolio dunn
Now it's my time, Asian Wu-Wear, Cap and fleece wear
One wear plaids the Don will hold the best for all wear
Plus blue wear, Wu-Wear, what's going on
We're the best of this year, Wu-Wear and fleece wear
[Verse Three: Method Man]
Ain't what you want baby
It's what you need baby
Just come see me
Satisfaction guaranteed baby
Just hold your own baby
And just rock on baby
I got this wine on my mind
Feelin fine darlin
Now all you see baby
Ain't what you need baby
I want to know just how low
It goes
Official nasty a**es, straight shots in dirty glasses
Wu-Wear fleece for you and your stinkin piece
Hard time and killer tactics
Just hold your own baby
Now just rock on baby
I got this wine on my mind
Feelin fine darlin
Now all you see baby
Ain't what you need baby
I want to know just how low
It go
Just hold your own baby
Now just rock on baby
I got this wine on my mind
Feelin fine darlin
Now all you see baby
Ain't what you need baby
I want to know, how low, it go
The lyrics of Rza Feat. Method Man & Cappadonna's song Wu Wear The Garment Ren revolve around materialism, consumerism, and the desire for self-improvement. In the first verse, RZA describes his expensive jewelry and clothing brand Wu-Wear that covers his physical and resembles a soldier's attire. He emphasizes the importance of keeping oneself healthy and away from unhealthy dietary elements. He also criticizes the advertisement industry that promotes physical appearances and how people get trapped in the web of designer clothing brands without realizing their true worth.
In the second verse, Cappadonna continues the description of his elaborate clothing collection, which includes London Fog jackets, denim, and Nike/Kangol accessories. He mentions the influence of Wu-Wear on Asian fashion and praises the variety of clothing lines available from plaids to fleece wear. He also mentions the hard work put in by the Wu-Tang Clan in creating a perfect wardrobe for their fans.
In the last verse, Method Man talks about the satisfaction of owning a perfect outfit and inviting his loved one to join him in enjoying the moment. He mentions his nasty, rugged lifestyle and how Wu-Wear fleece helps him maintain his image. The repetition of the line "Ain't what you want baby, It's what you need baby" emphasizes the importance of making wise choices while buying clothing.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't what you want baby
What you want may not be what you actually need
It's what you need baby
You should focus on what you truly need rather than what you want
Yo diamond crystal rings sharp like icicles
My diamond crystal rings are sharp and sparkling like icicles
Nickel plated pistols, official Wu-Wear covers my physical
I wear official Wu-Wear clothing that covers my body while carrying a nickel-plated pistol
Insulated thermal while others drain they co four butt solos
I wear insulated thermals while others wear thin clothing in the cold
Photographic photo type static great motivated soldier
I am a motivated soldier whose photo looks great
Or Wu say boulder head flower
As they say in Wu slang, I am a strong person with flowers in my hair
You can detect the true and living God from the scorer
You can tell who the true God is by the score they receive in life
Keep your sword straight, maintain your weight
Stay focused and disciplined in your actions and health
But he ate too much monosodiumglutumate, and polysorbate
However, he consumed too many unhealthy ingredients like MSG and polysorbate
And drug rate concentrate, with sodium benzoate
He also consumed drugs and concentrated substances with sodium benzoate
By the chicken thighs and tryglycerides
This is likely due to his diet of chicken thighs and high levels of triglycerides
And this b**** advertised her breast size
This woman is advertising her breast size in a vulgar way
Eighty-five didn't realize, til the truth opened up his eyes
This person did not realize the truth until it was revealed to them
Then he became highly civilized
Once he learned the truth, he became much more civilized
And spent time amongst the wise, went through a garment renaissance
He spent time with wise people and went through a transformation in his clothing choices
And stopped wearing Benetton, Tommy Hill, Perry Ellis, Nautica, or Liz Claiborne
He stopped wearing designer brands like Benetton, Tommy Hill, Perry Ellis, Nautica, or Liz Claiborne
Ocean Pacific, Fila, Bill Bla** and leave fitted
He also stopped wearing brands like Ocean Pacific, Fila, and Bill Bla**
Quit the Armani sweaters with the Gucci wool knitted
He also gave up wearing Armani sweaters with Gucci wool knits
Now all he buys, Kani's, Cross Colours, Shabazz Brothers
Now, he only buys clothing from brands like Kani's, Cross Colours, and Shabazz Brothers
Mecca, Pelly Pell, 88, North Q, Bear and a few others
He also buys clothing from brands like Mecca, Pelly Pell, 88, North Q, and Bear
For the new year, strictly Wu-Wear
This new year, he will only wear Wu-Wear clothing
Pele egg-head the top dresser
Pele is an egghead who dresses well
One man catalog the London Fog casual hog
One person has an extensive collection of London Fog casual clothing
Biere denim with the Cash Wu Nike and Kangol king
He wears black denim with Cash Wu Nike shoes and Kangol hats
Everyday, DLO jacket he gripped with the drawstring
He wears a DLO jacket every day and grips it with the drawstring
Fila supply big daddy started haveta brown skin derby
He frequently wears Fila, and has started wearing a brown derby hat
Master Tommy Hil Advil
He is a master of putting together outfits with Tommy Hilfiger clothing
Double button Woolridge, red dickie turtleneck
He often wears double-button Woolridge shirts and red Dickies turtlenecks
Mockneck, eighteen carat holdin my twenty-two shine
He wears mockneck shirts and jewelry made of eighteen carat gold with his twenty-two caliber gun
In this like Macy's or Bloomingdale's
He looks as refined as someone shopping at Macy's or Bloomingdale's
The Century 21 son, the new portfolio dunn
He is as stylish as someone from the Century 21 clothing company with a new, impressive wardrobe
Now it's my time, Asian Wu-Wear, Cap and fleece wear
It is now his time to wear Asian Wu-Wear, caps, and fleece clothing
One wear plaids the Don will hold the best for all wear
He looks his best in plaid clothing and hopes others will do the same
Plus blue wear, Wu-Wear, what's going on
He also likes wearing blue clothing and is loyal to the Wu-Wear brand
We're the best of this year, Wu-Wear and fleece wear
He believes that Wu-Wear and fleece clothing are the best of the year
Just come see me
If you need clothing advice, just come see him
Satisfaction guaranteed baby
He guarantees that you'll be satisfied with his advice
Just hold your own baby
You need to be confident in your own style
And just rock on baby
Keep doing what you're doing and stay confident
I got this wine on my mind
He's thinking about wine
Feelin fine darlin
He's feeling great
Now all you see baby
What you see isn't necessarily what you should want
I want to know just how low it goes
He's curious about how low something could go
Official nasty a**es, straight shots in dirty glasses
The clothing worn by official, nasty people may not be refined, but they are still powerful and daring
Wu-Wear fleece for you and your stinkin piece
He recommends Wu-Wear fleece clothing for you and your significant other
Hard time and killer tactics
He suggests dressing in a way that is tough and effective
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Georgieality Show
i still got this tape and even my son love this joint.He said to me it sounds like a mission song.
Joshua Keddy
2020 still jamming volume it 🔥
MikeDest
love the door bell
O.G. Ashtre
Pure Dopeness!
warnutztheloserTV
i rememba buyin thiz tape dam time flys
Lonewolf
Wu-Tang Forever.
RIP OWE.
how high wu forever
Dante Brown
This My Shit
Dogfartface
YE YE YEYEYE Bouncin to this shit so much and its a fuckin clothes jingle.
Katembe MC
''...stop wearing Benetton...''😊